Section 1: Working with the AGCO and LCBO

The AGCO is responsible for licensing eligible convenience stores to sell beer, wine (including cider) and ready-to-drink beverages and ensuring that these products are sold responsibly and in accordance with Ontario’s regulatory framework.

The AGCO is an agency of the provincial government that is responsible for regulating aspects of Ontario’s liquor industry. The AGCO’s mandate includes ensuring that the sale and service of liquor is conducted in a safe and responsible manner. The AGCO’s powers in the liquor sector are derived from the LLCA and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019. If you have questions about your licence, and your regulatory obligations, please direct your questions to the AGCO. 

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the sole wholesaler of record for all beverage alcohol products sold to licensed convenience stores. If you have questions about product, ordering and distribution, please direct your questions to the LCBO.